How to Apply for an IL Business Entity

Illinois corporation search by Find-a-Company

Businesses need to be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. You can find out about an Illinois Business Entity at the Illinois Secretary of State search page. The Secretary of State is the official in charge of keeping track of every Business Entity in Illinois.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is to dissolve a Business Entity that is no longer active.


Here's where I go to get the latest link to find a Business Entity in Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State

After finding the Business Entity you're searching for, info about it is given. This usually includes:

  • Registered Name of Business Entity
  • State Number
  • Standing
  • Location
  • Business Entity Agent of Service
  • Registered Agent Address
  • Phone Number

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